Sr. Continuous Improvement Facilitator

Our core competencies include systems engineering, program management, logistics, production support, aircraft maintenance, and aviation/aerospace services. We were founded in 2015 and since our establishment, we have been attracting the best talent in our fields of interest enabling us to provide cutting-edge solutions and support to our warfighters. We understand and provide expert consultation on weapons systems acquisition programs, maintenance/modernization programs, and sustainment programs. We know defense and we know aircraft systems.

A Sr. C.I. Facilitator is a professional who is responsible for supporting the implementation of the Albers Business System through teaching, coaching, and facilitating continuous improvement initiatives throughout the Albers organization.

Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Provides knowledge and expertise in the continuous improvement of processes in various projects.
• Provides guidance and applies technical knowledge in support of more complex Lean Six Sigma Projects.
• Accountable to organizational targets related to variability reduction, lead time reduction and waste elimination.
• Actively engage in fostering employee engagement and ensure successful change acceptance and management. 
• Plan, initiate, set up, and drive continuous improvement initiatives and events across all units, in close alignment with the management.
• Coaches and mentors, front line supervisors and team leads in the implementation of continuous improvement tools and principles.
• Train and develop Lean production and Continuous Improvement (ABS) knowledge across the organization as well as contributing to Best Practice development and sharing.
• Enhance operational excellence and promotes ABS behaviors like accountability and collaboration through coaching and daily management implementation.
• Analyze current state, facilitate workshops, and drive outcomes directly on the shop floor and in the office in cooperation with the local Lean workforce. 
• Assess and evaluate innovations on manufacturing, process and technology related activities.
• Performs other duties as required.

Note: The duties and responsibilities described on this document are not necessarily a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; and the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. 

Required Qualifications:

• Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent proven experience
• In-depth understanding of the lean tools and when to apply them
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated experience successfully leading/facilitating Kaizen events with impactful results
• Proven leadership experience coaching and developing teams in the implementation of lean tools and principles
• Demonstrated ability to coach/develop junior Lean Facilitators
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of staff, customers, and stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt
• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering (preferred), business, logistics or another relevant field. 
• Working knowledge of applying lean methodology in the office, or knowledge-based work
• At least five years of relevant experience in manufacturing or Lean practice.
• Facilitated or taught some form of Leadership Development training such as Dale Carnegie, Franklin Covey, or John C Maxwell

Physical Requirements:  

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. 
• Travel will be required, on average, 50% of the time.